The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 62 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 536 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing. In addition, it contains aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrene and alpha-methylstyrene which are also toxic.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 270 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 167 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 96 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing. In addition, it contains aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrene and alpha-methylstyrene which are also toxic.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 149 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 304 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing. In addition, it contains aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrene and alpha-methylstyrene which are also toxic.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 430 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 137 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 39 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 33 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 86 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 26 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 333 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing.

According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.

Description: Via ferrata climbing gear sets. The following models manufactured between 2010 and 2012 are affected:

Cable Lite, Art. No: 71694 (black)

Cable Lite 2.0, Art. No: 71673 (black-green)

Cable Comfort, Art. No: 71680 (black)

Cable Comfort 2.0, Art. No: 71674 (black-green)

Cable Kit 4.0, Art. No: 71682 (black and green)

Brenta Comfort, Art. No: 71676 (black)

Cable Kit Xtra-Light Schuster, Art. No: 71693 (black)

Country of origin: Germany

Injuries

The polyamide webbing of the elasticated webbing branches could be partially destroyed by the mechanical action of deposited dirt particles and be weakened as a result. Under normal conditions of use (without falling), the webbing stretches, then retracts back to shape. It is thought that this could provoke the above-mentioned mechanical action, which is not immediately obvious to the user. In the event of a fall, this could lead to serious injury or death.

One fatal accident reported.

The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Description: Girls’ bikini. The top is designed and produced with cords that are intended to be tied at the back and are not secured against unravelling. On both parts there is a decoration in the form of a butterfly made of small rhinestones and also printed patterns of hearts in different sizes.

Country of origin: Bulgaria

Strangulation

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Children’s sandals with a decoration of a bunny, with two straps over the toes on which there are 3 rhinestones, with a self-adhesive strap in the ankle area and a heart attached to it in pink, white and black colours, with a sole that has printed patterns of flowers, size up to No. 24.

Country of origin: Unknown

Choking

The product poses a risk of choking because some decorative elements can easily be detached, put into the mouth and swallowed by children.

Description: Children’s long trousers for older children and adolescents from 7 to 14 years of age, with functional cords that are not secured against unravelling in the waist area and are not fixed in at least one point.

Country of origin: China

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords in the waist area and is not fixed in at least one point.

The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.

Description: Children’s sports set consisting of a sweatshirt and a pair of trousers, intended for children up to 14 years of age, with cords in the hood that have free ends and functional cords in the waist area of the trousers that are not fixed in at least one point equidistant from the point of tying.

Country of origin: China

Injuries, Strangulation

The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because the sports set consisting of a sweatshirt and a pair of trousers has been supplied with cords in the hood that have free ends and functional cords in the waist area of the trousers that are not fixed in at least one point.

The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.

Description: Children’s dress with a handbag made of the same fabric intended for children from 12 to 36 months of age, with a ribbon on the front and fixed cords in the waist area that are tied at the back and are about 400 mm long.

Country of origin: China

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of cords in the waist area which are too long.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Children's clothing set in grey colour, consisting of 2 pieces - a pair of trousers and a sweatshirt - intended for children up to 6 years old. The sweatshirt has a hood which has a cord. The trousers have drawstrings in the waist area the length of which is more than 14 cm.

Country of origin: China

Injuries, Strangulation

The product poses a risk of injuries and strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood and the waist area.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: The recall concerns 2007 to 2010 model year vehicles, with VINs from 7 0 005553 to 8 0 266540 and from 9 B 261462 to A B 012397

Passenger car

Country of origin: Republic of Korea

No pictures are available

Injuries

Incorrect brake fluid might cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS unit leading to a sticking valve and resulting in a longer brake pedal travel and a longer stopping distance, which may cause an accident, resulting in injuries to the passengers.

Description: A baby’s set consisting of three parts – a blouse, a pair of trousers and a bolero "Larisa", intended for children up to 18 months of age. The bolero has been supplied with functional cords; No packaging.

Country of origin: Bulgaria

Injuries

The products pose a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords in the waist area which are too long.

Description: Sword containing liquid for making soap bubbles, available in various colours: red, green or blue. The article bears a label with the following text: 'toy unsuitable for children under the age of 36 due to the presence of small parts that could be inhaled or swallowed. Read and retain. Warnings: 'Do not swallow the liquid. Toy to be used under the supervision of an adult'. The label also bears the logo indicating 'unsuitable for children under the age of three years', the CE marking and the lot and article number.

Country of origin: China

Microbiological

The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism count in the soapy water is too high (up to 2.1 x 100, 000) cfu/ml) while the threshold value is 1, 000. The soapy water contains also a very high quantity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

(710, 000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin.

Description: Girls’ leisure trousers. The left leg of the trousers is decorated with an inscription: „ I Love Seagull”, flowers and a head of a horse. The waist part of the trousers includes non-fixed drawstring with plastic toggles on the ends. Size: 134-152

Country of origin: China

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of a drawstring with toggles on the ends in the waist area.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Compulsory measures:
Withdrawal of the product from the market and recall of the product from end users.

Description: Radio-controlled helicopter with charger and control unit. Packaging: polystyrene inner with card outer featuring two clear windows showing product. The model number of the charger is HJ-EI-041.

Country of origin: China

Electric shock, Fire

The power supply unit poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:

· The internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position. A loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances.

· It is not designed or manufactured to withstand foreseeable overloads.

· It has inadequately sized pins which could cause damage to the socket resulting in overheating or arcing.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard BS 1361.

Description: Children's clothing set in grey and white colours, consisting of 3 pieces - a pair of trousers, a sweatshirt and a T-Shirt, intended for children up to 4 years old. The sweatshirt has a hood with a cord.

Country of origin: China

Strangulation

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Girls' sweatshirt with a hood, a kangaroo pocket and a zip-fastener, available in dark purple colour. The product is decorated with rhinestones and the inscription: "The Love". The hood includes a non-fixed drawstring with knots and metal toggles on the ends.

Country of origin: Unknown

Strangulation

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring placed in the hood.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Compulsory measures:
Withdrawal of the product from the market and recall of the product from end users.

The product poses a risk of fire due to a component in the product, a metal oxide varistor (MOV), which is commonly used to protect electrical devices against high voltage surges on AC power circuits. If the Acoustimass module is subjected to repetitive high voltage surges, the MOV may become damaged over time and may overheat beyond its

The product poses a chemical risk due to problems with the child proof cap. Children could open the bottle and drink the chemical content, causing burns to mouth and internal organs.

On incident reported.

The product does not comply with the Regulation No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users

Ireland

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